Originally from the Kansas City area, I grew up a music minister’s son and my mom was a nurse. I was always surrounded by music. I went to college for music and ministry at Hope International University in Fullerton California. I was also in a folk band called Attic Wolves and drummed in groups as a “weekend warrior” for a few years. I received my Master of Divinity degree from Emmanuel Christian Seminary at Milligan in Johnson City, TN. I am new to the state of Utah, but I love it!

My hobbies include writing music, watching Dr Who, all things Disney and theme parks, reading (mostly science fiction), being a Tolkien and Lewis fanboy, and nerding out over theology and church history. My passion in life is to connect people to God through music. I love being a pastor and a musician and am so privileged to do what I do full-time! I love my family and love making friends.

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I was born and raised in small town Carthage, Missouri. My family and I moved to Salt Lake City in 2013 where I studied Culinary Arts and graduated in 2015. I specialize in Baking and Pastry. I still love to bake for friends and family and will cater the occasional event.

I came to work at Southeast Christian Church in 2017 . I am currently attending Salt Lake Community College to further my education in Accounting and continue to grow in areas that can serve the church.

When I am not doing homework I love to spend time at the park in my hammock reading a good book, traveling to new places, hanging out with my family, and hiking with our boxer, Luna.

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I was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. After spending my first 23 years in Michigan, I have lived in Oregon (two years), back in Michigan for 18 years, Colorado for 12 years, Wisconsin for 6 years and am now in my 3rd year as a Utah resident. I earned a nursing degree in 1993 and spent nearly 3 decades working as a pediatric nurse, OB/labor and delivery nurse, lactation consultant and manager of a pediatric clinic.

I have 3 children (Andy, Angela, and Katie) and three granddaughters (Harper, Hazel, and Charlie). My husband of 43 years has worked as an educator for nearly 40 years and just retired from being an Associate Professor at Westminster College.

After many years in healthcare, I feel fortunate to play a role in the spiritual well-being of the people in our church and community. I continue to have a love of horses and spend most of my time taking care of my family, especially my three granddaughters.

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I was born and raised in Utah and grew up on a small family farm in West Jordan. I come from a blended family of 14 children. I have always been a teacher and in kindergarten I would come home and teach my younger sister all that I had learned. At age 12 I created a dance school for neighborhood children.

I served as a substitute teacher in the Granite School District and worked in Granite School District's Preschool Program. in 1986 I went onto own and operate my own childcare center for 10 years. Most recently I worked as the Director for Mount Olympus Christian Academy. I also work as an instructor for the Office of Child Crew teaching career ladder classes to Child Care teachers.

Currently I am serving as the Children's Director at Southeast Christian Church. I am also the Director of our Preschool, Lion Academy. I am married to my husband, Randy, and enjoy baking and training our belgian malinois.

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I was born and raised in the small town of WaKeeney Kansas. At the age of twelve I knew I wanted to dedicate my life to sharing the hope of the Gospel with others. In May of 2024 I received my Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Communications at Ozark Christian College in Joplin Missouri. I have always had a special place in my heart for student ministry and have watched God shape and grow my love for junior high and high schoolers my entire life. Middle School and High School is such a crucial age in an individual’s walk with God and I am honored God has given me the opportunity to serve Him through Southeast. As a young individual in ministry, I am excited to see how God is going to use others to continue to sharpen me to care and expand His Kingdom. 

I am a big people person and one of my all-time favorite things to do is to simply have quality time with others. While I am not competitive, I do love playing board games and am always up for a "quick" game of Monopoly. I love to play and watch tennis and l truly enjoy teaching people how to play. I am willing to try any outdoor activity at least once, but there is a high possibility I won't be good at it as I am very clumsy. Nature is my absolute favorite way to connect with God! There is nothing better than sitting in God's creation. 

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